NYSTAR director calls University research key to economic resurgence
New York can best fuel its economic resurgence in the 21st century by encouraging the use of research and technology to solve real-world problems, including pressing national security concerns arising from the ashes of September 11, said Dr. Russell W. Bessette, executive director the New York Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research. Read more
Turning to child’s play: Object recognition poses research puzzle
Peter Gerhardstein is relying on infants to help him unravel one of the most perplexing of developmental mysteries: how is it that humans come to recognize the objects they see in the world around them. Read more
A fishy approach: Ben develops biomimetic antifreezes to stop ice in its tracks
Freezer burn is about to meet its fatal thaw. Using the techniques of modern synthetic organic chemistry, Robert Ben’s research team has developed an artificial antifreeze that could eliminate freezer burn in frozen foods within five to 10 years. The work takes its lead from fish that thrive in polar waters by all rights cold enough to freeze them solid mid swish. Read more
New AVP will help extend reach of BU research
Vice President for Research Frances Carr recently announced the appointment of Donald Colbert to the newly created post of assistant vice president for technology transfer and economic development. Colbert, who earned his doctorate degree in molecular, cell and developmental biology from Brown University in 1976, comes to Binghamton from Northern Illinois University, where he was director of the Technology Commercialization Office. Read more
Research funding for 2000-01 grows by 16 percent
The 2000-01 upturn marks the third year of double-digit growth and piggybacks on a more than 14 percent increase in awards in 1999-2000. It also continues a 33-year trend that has been characterized, particularly during the past 10 years, by sharp increases in external funding and a move toward more complex, interdisciplinary and collaborative projects. Read more
Research with heart: Work of BU profs makes possible cardiac muscle regeneration trials
Clinical trials of a ground-breaking procedure that could allow ailing heart patients to regenerate healthy heart muscle are being made possible because of the research of two Binghamton University professors. The American Heart Association estimates that coronary heart disease kills one person each minute in the United States alone. Read more
Theorist’s questions spur search for sub-atomic particles
Charles Nelson, a theoretical physicist who explores the world of quarks and leptons, was awarded the 2000 University Award for Excellence in Research for studies that could help expand our understanding of the basic building blocks of the universe. Read more
